Vehicle Description
Gassers are a cool unique era in custom classics that command
attention simply because they tower over the other cars at the
shows, literally. Especially when you start with a 1955 Chevrolet
3100 pickup. So look over all the details of this powerful V8
growler, and you'll see a classic with true personality.
This one has a very cool outlaw style, think of the movie American
Graffiti and you'll get the idea. There's semi-gloss paint on a
tough truck body give this the look of a true straight-line
brawler. Even the headlights are blacked-out (the true lights were
nicely integrated below the grille.) The whole package nicely
represents the gasser culture. After all, these were all about
shedding weight and transferring force to the rear wheels. So it
correctly has the front bumper removed and a high solid axle
installed (and don't you just love how the world can now get a peek
at those wrapped headers with the exhaust cutouts?!) But even as a
race-ready gasser, this classic Chevy also has flair. Whitewall
tires, American racing wheels, and vacuum-activated license plate
holder give it a street-wise style. And we know everyone will love
the bright bed with full diamond plate floor.
Just like the outside whitewall tires, the white bench inside makes
for some cool distinction in the sea of darkness. And this one even
has power windows. But really, this truck was built for speed. You
get an instant tingle of performance the moment you slip behind the
grippy black and chrome steering wheel. There's a lock-out shifter,
a full pack of auxiliary gauges, and a large AutoMeter Autogage
tach w/shift light mounted prominently on the dash. So this one is
ready to run.
Under the hood there's plenty more darkness, and even some polished
components for flair. But what you really want to know about is all
the power within. The consignor states this is a Cadillac V8 with
the massive 500 cubic-inch displacement. It inhales deeply with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and the headers let this exhale
with power. You've already seen how great that last feature looks
through the wheel wells, but what you might not notice is that the
full dual exhaust exits beneath the truck. This gives the
glasspacks plenty of time to create a monstrous roar. Or you can
just open the cutout covers for the ultimate experience. Making
sure that all this power gets to the ground properly is a stout
TH400 three-speed automatic that feeds a 12-bolt rear end. And
Firestone Dragster cheater slicks in the rear keep the rubber on
the road.
Distinct, powerful, and ferocious, this is the cool gasser truck
with a tough-as-nails attitude. And it's all offered at quite an
obtainable price. Call now!